by Antonia Balfour, L.Ac.
We often think of stress as an “adult” problem. But kids, too, get stressed from a wide variety of sources. Some causes of stress in kids include: starting a new school, not getting along with peers, academic pressure, needing to “fit in”, parents’ fighting or going through a [...]
By Anthony Ohm
I suffered from chronic low back pain for over twenty years. At a young age I did one hundred full sit-ups (abdominal exercises) daily. Later I was to learn that this caused my psoas muscle to become tight and distorted – beginning the onset of pain in my low back region. I reported [...]
Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing capabilities. It has been used for nearly 30 years as an effective treatment for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and loss of function.
A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands lightly on the patient’s body, tuning [...]
by Antonia Balfour, L.Ac.
Hot Stones have been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times, but only recently has Hot Stone Massage caught on as a popular massage treatment.
In Hot Stone Massage, smooth, flat stones are heated and placed on key points around the body. The stones are often river rocks made from basalt which retain [...]
Recent media attention has focused on the flagrant overuse of antibiotics causing increasing numbers of resistant strains of bacteria. Consequently, more and more people are discovering herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a safe, effective alternative for the treatment of many childhood illnesses.
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Thank you Palisades Post for featuring Oasis Palisades in the April 9th paper. If you missed the article, click here for the online version.
by Teresa Xu
“The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day.” ~Hippocrates
Picture yourself in the state of ultimate relaxation. Relax your eyelids and unburden your muscles. Release your mind of the dizzying stress involved in daily life. Hear the sound of flowing water, like a song playing on smooth [...]
by Teresa Xu
Springtime is here which means spending time outdoors, having fun, and eating! Approach your meals with a healthy attitude, indulge (in moderation), and follow these simple tips to optimize your metabolism.
Eating
Did you know that eating can help you lose weight? It can if you eat the right things! Here are some foods that [...]
By Antonia Balfour, L.Ac.
Has this ever happened to you? You put your car in reverse, quickly turn your head around to look behind you, and suddenly — UH-OH — your neck has seized in pain??
The neck is one of the most common places we experience pain. Because of its flexibility and the effort needed to [...]
April 19, 2010
